An investigation into the death revealed prison officials hadn't conducted regular checks...
State leaders are moving to fire seven prison employees in Fort Bend County after the March suicide of a 16-year-old staying in a psychiatric facility.
Five officers, a sergeant and a lieutenant face dismissal after an investigation determined they failed to follow department policy and conduct regular checks on inmates at the Wayne Scott Unit in Richmond, said Robert Hurst, a spokesperson for the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. The investigation began after a teenager was found dead from suicide at the facility on March 24, officials said.Joshua Keith Beasley Jr., 16, committed suicide at the inpatient facility on March 24, Hurst said.
Prison officials brought Beasley to the psychiatric unit on Feb. 23 after he attempted to harm himself, Hurst said.
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